Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help
Summary
Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude business jet crashed on Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas, late Tuesday after its pilots reported mechanical problems while requesting an emergency landing at a nearby airport. The fiery crash killed Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory, while two pilots and three teenagers survived and were released from the hospital. A dog on board also suffered smoke inhalation but was expected to survive. The plane, operated by NetJets, had departed from San José del Cabo, Mexico, and was bound for Austin, Texas.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Passenger | Fatal |
| dog on board | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help